About
Pandemic Mama, a one-of-a-kind, immersive performance unpacking stories of motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic, features original dance, theatre, music, and film. The complex, multifaceted experiences of pregnant people and mothers grappling with the multitude of expectations, fears, disappointments, unexpected joys, and dynamically changed (and changing) lives during this pandemic era is a momentous cultural phenomenon deserving of deep exploration. Using interview data from women across the South Plains of Texas, this production features an original devised film and includes segments of live dance, theatre, music, and immersive arts and storytelling experiences.
PRIMARY CREATIVE TEAM
Ali Duffy (devising, choreography, performance), Professor and Graduate Director of Dance, Texas Tech University and Artistic Director of Flatlands Dance Theatre (www.flatlandsdance.org)
Rachel Hirshorn-Johnston (devising, vocal direction, performance), Associate Professor of Theatre and voice and speech specialist, Texas Tech University
Sarah Johnson (devising, dramaturgy, performance), Assistant Professor of Theatre and dramaturg, Texas Tech University
MAJOR ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTORS AND COLLABORATORS
Andrew Ina (cinematography), Instructor of Art, Texas Tech University and independent cinematographer
Courtney McGuire (musical composition and performance), composer and undergraduate student, Texas Tech University
Kris Olson (devising and performance), Instructor of Dance, Texas Tech University and early childhood dance educator
Rachel Ure (devising and performance), performer and dance educator, Flatlands Dance Theatre
Music in trailer by Ryan Todd Garza
ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS
TECHNICAL DESIGNERS AND CREW
Bobby Holland, Film Crew and Board Operation
Tamar Neumann, Production Manager
Chris Rogers, Lighting Designer
